Attraction: The Living Desert Zoo & Gardens

Expert Review of The Living Desert Zoo & Gardens

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Active and Adventure Review of The Living Desert Zoo & Gardens

Away Travel Expert: Karen Kefauver

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Active and AdventureExpert Tips & Helpful Hints

• Check online for admission discount coupons.
• Ask about special seasonal events like Gray Whale Tours.
• Take kids to the Discovery room to touch and learn.

Family Review of The Living Desert Zoo & Gardens

Away Travel Expert: Meagan Francis

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Children of all ages

FamilyExpert Tips & Helpful Hints

• Arrive early to beat the heat and see the most animal life. Many of the critters go underground—or under a rock—when the sun's beating down overhead.
• Come prepared to walk, as there's a lot to see. There's also a tram service—$6 per person gets you aboard all day long.

If you've ever thought of the desert as a barren, dry place, The Living Desert Wildlife and Botanical Park will teach you a thing or two. Part museum and part conservation center, rolled up with a natural history museum, zoo, nature preserve,

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If you've ever thought of the desert as a barren, dry place, The Living Desert Wildlife and Botanical Park will teach you a thing or two. Part museum and part conservation center, rolled up with a natural history museum, zoo, nature preserve, botanical garden, and educational institution in one, the Living Desert will teach you about the desert's ecosystem through active and interactive experiences.

Learn more about the varieties of cacti, palms, and other vegetation that live in deserts throughout the world; glimpse rare Mexican wolves, lions, and bird life in Eagle Canyon; crane your neck to see a family of super-sized mammals in the giraffe exhibit; learn about the Safari at Village WaTuTu; and watch animal procedures and treatments take place at the newly-built Wildlife Hospital & Garden. Kids will want to visit Gecko Gulch, an outdoor play area that offers the younger set a chance to dig, climb, slide, and pan for gold.

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